Vietnam embassy has asked for payslips in addition to the 500k. I've had 2 friends who had to submit their tax return as proof of income (they owned a business so no payslips) and the other submitted a letter stating they quit their job to travel.
I would apply in the States as I haven't read them asking for payslips (yet)
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